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Eye Cells as Light Pipes

Phys. Rev. Focus 25, 15 (2010) – Published April 23, 2010

Simulations suggest that a set of cells in the eye can act like optical fibers to guide light through obscuring layers to the cells that detect light.

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Slowing Light with Biology

Phys. Rev. Focus 17, 1 (2006) – Published January 10, 2006

A film of bacterial protein can slow the speed of light to less than a tenth of a millimeter per second.

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Visualize the Vibe

Phys. Rev. Focus 13, 24 (2004) – Published June 4, 2004

A new imaging technique provides nanometer-scale resolution by using light to sense molecular vibrations.

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Twisty Tweezers

Phys. Rev. Focus 13, 22 (2004) – Published May 18, 2004

Researchers measured and controlled the twisting force that a laser beam exerts on small particles.

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Blurring Clarifies Cell Movements

Phys. Rev. Focus 11, 22 (2003) – Published May 21, 2003

An out-of-focus microscope captures moving ripples on a cell surface.